Opportunity Information: Apply for WHAP WHAAQPPC 15 002
Apply for WHAP WHAAQPPC 15 002
- The Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Summit of the Americas Civil Society Coordination Mechanism" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.750 Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) Grant Programs (including Energy and Climate Partnership for the Americas).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 23, 2015 and posted on May 12, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 29, 2015 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $990,099.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $990,099.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Summit of the Americas Civil Society Coordination Mechanism grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number WHAP WHAAQPPC 15 002) was a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) discretionary grant aimed at building a structured, formal way for civil society to participate in the Summit of the Americas process. Funded with FY2014 Economic Support Funds, the program set aside a total of $990,099, with a single anticipated award at that exact amount (award ceiling and floor both $990,099). The project period could run for up to three years, with an anticipated start date of September 2015. In practical terms, this was designed as a one-grantee effort to stand up and operate a regional coordination platform that could consistently represent and organize civil society engagement around Summit priorities rather than relying on ad hoc participation.
The core purpose of the award was to establish and implement a formal civil society coordination mechanism that would function across the Summit cycle, not just during the Summit event itself. The mechanism was expected to convene and facilitate a strong, ongoing forum where civil society actors from across the Americas could coordinate positions, collaborate on shared priorities, and prepare for direct engagement with heads of state and government leaders during the Summits of the Americas. A central emphasis was on organized, coordinated participation that could credibly claim regional reach and inclusiveness, strengthening the ability of civil society to contribute informed, collective input to hemispheric policy discussions tied to the Summit agenda.
A major expected function of the mechanism was to manage formal engagement pathways with Summit leadership structures and host country processes. This included working in consultation with the host government and submitting civil society input formally to both the host government and the Summit Implementation Review Group (SIRG), which plays a key role in carrying forward Summit mandates and follow-up. The coordination mechanism was also expected to operate in coordination with the Organization of American States (OAS), reflecting the OAS role as the institutional home for many Summit-related processes and follow-up activities. In short, the grant sought to create a durable bridge between civil society networks and the formal diplomatic and intergovernmental machinery that shapes Summit decisions and commitments.
Beyond organizing participation and submitting recommendations, the opportunity explicitly highlighted accountability and follow-through as part of the intended work. The mechanism was expected to monitor and evaluate stakeholder commitments and the outcomes associated with the Summit process. That implies tracking what governments and other stakeholders pledge during Summit engagements, assessing progress over time, and providing a structured way for civil society to support transparency and continuity between Summits. The overall design points to a grant focused not only on convening dialogue, but also on strengthening the quality of inputs, improving the consistency of engagement, and reinforcing implementation and accountability after leaders make public commitments.
Administratively, this opportunity was categorized under CFDA 19.750 (Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs grant programs). It did not require cost sharing or matching. Eligible applicants were nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases, other than institutions of higher education). The opportunity was posted May 12, 2015, and closed June 29, 2015, with an archive date of July 29, 2015. Applicants seeking technical help accessing the announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center (support@grants.gov, 1-800-518-4726).
FAQs: Summit of the Americas Civil Society Coordination Mechanism (WHAP WHAAQPPC 15 002)
What is this grant opportunity?
This was a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) discretionary grant opportunity titled the Summit of the Americas Civil Society Coordination Mechanism (Funding Opportunity Number WHAP WHAAQPPC 15 002).
What was the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose was to establish and implement a structured, formal civil society coordination mechanism so civil society could participate in the Summit of the Americas process in an organized, consistent way across the full Summit cycle, not only during the Summit event itself.
What problem was the grant designed to address?
It was designed to move civil society participation away from ad hoc engagement and toward a durable regional platform that could consistently organize, coordinate, and represent civil society input tied to Summit priorities.
How much funding was available?
A total of $990,099 was set aside for this program.
What was the award size (ceiling and floor)?
The anticipated award ceiling was $990,099 and the anticipated award floor was also $990,099.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated a single award, meaning it was structured as a one-grantee effort at the full amount.
What was the source of funding?
The program was funded with FY2014 Economic Support Funds.
How long could the project period last?
The project period could run for up to three years.
What was the anticipated start date?
The anticipated start date was September 2015.
What activities was the civil society coordination mechanism expected to carry out?
Based on the opportunity description, the mechanism was expected to convene and facilitate an ongoing forum for civil society actors across the Americas to coordinate positions, collaborate on shared priorities, and prepare for direct engagement with heads of state and government leaders during the Summits of the Americas.
Was the mechanism intended to operate only during Summit events?
No. A core emphasis was that it would function across the Summit cycle, not just during Summit events.
What did the opportunity mean by "organized, coordinated participation"?
It emphasized civil society participation that was structured and coordinated in a way that could credibly claim regional reach and inclusiveness, strengthening civil society's ability to offer informed, collective input into hemispheric policy discussions connected to the Summit agenda.
What formal engagement pathways was the mechanism expected to manage?
The mechanism was expected to manage formal engagement pathways with Summit leadership structures and host country processes, including consultation with the host government and formal submission of civil society input to both the host government and the Summit Implementation Review Group (SIRG).
What is the SIRG in the context of this opportunity?
The Summit Implementation Review Group (SIRG) was described as playing a key role in carrying forward Summit mandates and follow-up, and the mechanism was expected to submit civil society input to the SIRG.
What role did the Organization of American States (OAS) play in this program?
The mechanism was expected to operate in coordination with the OAS, reflecting the OAS role as an institutional home for many Summit-related processes and follow-up activities.
Was accountability and follow-through part of the expected work?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly highlighted accountability and follow-through as part of the intended work of the mechanism.
What did monitoring and evaluation involve for this mechanism?
The mechanism was expected to monitor and evaluate stakeholder commitments and outcomes associated with the Summit process. This implied tracking what governments and other stakeholders pledged during Summit engagements and assessing progress over time to support transparency and continuity between Summits.
What federal assistance listing (CFDA) was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was categorized under CFDA 19.750 (Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs grant programs).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status, in both cases other than institutions of higher education.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility statement excluded institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 12, 2015.
When did the application period close?
The opportunity closed on June 29, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 29, 2015.
Where could applicants get technical assistance accessing the announcement?
Applicants seeking technical help accessing the announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at support@grants.gov or 1-800-518-4726.
Which U.S. government entity administered this grant?
The grant was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA).
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